Polk
County Sheriff's Office Robbery detectives are seeking information about an
armed robbery that occurred at the Connersville Bait and Tackle located at
3805 SR 60 East in Bartow.

At 9:25 a.m. on Monday,
January 19, 2004, two unknown black male suspects entered the store. One of
the suspects pulled a small silver-colored handgun from his jacket pocket
and pointed it at the owner, demanding money from the register. The
suspects forced the victim to remove the cash, and then forced him into the
beverage cooler. Before fleeing, the suspects also removed the lottery
ticket case from the business.

The suspects were
described as: one in his early 30's, 5'8", 170-180 lbs., unshaven, wearing a
brown toboggan and dark brown jacket; the other in his early 30's, 5'8",
170-180 lbs., wearing a dark jacket. The suspects fled in a small red pickup
truck, with a large white or gray-colored spot on its side, between the
passenger door and rear wheel. The vehicle fled west on SR 60, towards
Bartow.

Anyone with information
about this incident is urged to contact Detective Travis Avery at
1-800-226-0344 or (863) 534-6379.

Anyone with information who wants to remain anonymous and be eligible for a
CASH REWARD is asked to call Polk County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-TIPS.

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Guaranteed!

A reward of up to $1,000 may be awarded for
information leading to the arrest or indictment of a suspect or suspects. Anyone with
information is asked to contact Polk County Crime Stoppers at1-800-226-TIPS.Anonymity is Guaranteed!